In a statement released earlier this week, the Lagos State Task Force denied claims that it had stopped a driver to demand a permit for an inscription on his vehicle, following the circulation of a viral video on social media.
The clip, which has been shared widely across online platforms, shows an officer approaching a vehicle and asking the driver to produce documentation for a decorative or personalised inscription on the car. Viewers have interpreted this as an enforcement action against the driver.
According to the Task Force’s response, no such incident occurred. Officials said the footage was misleading and that the officers involved had not requested any permit from the driver. The statement was issued to clarify the situation and to counter the allegations that had sparked public debate.
Vehicle registration and signage regulations are strictly enforced in Lagos, the country’s largest city, and the Task Force has previously issued guidance on permissible vehicle inscriptions. The incident, however, has reignited discussions about the clarity and consistency of enforcement practices in the state.
While the Task Force has not provided further details on the origin of the video or the identity of the driver, it has reiterated its commitment to upholding traffic and vehicle regulations in Lagos.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>